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Mentor impressed with skill level
Monday 22 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A VISITING trade lecturer is impressed with the skill level of aspiring tradesmen in the Cook Islands.
Teachers explore the art of reading
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Education
Teachers on Rarotonga were given some tips on how to help struggling young readers at a workshop last Thursday.
Stand up for mental health
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Health
It’s time to turn off the computer and the TV, unplug the games console, step away from the couch and stand up for your mental health.
Poster comp wraps up
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society, with support from Tourism Cook Islands, has been running a nationwide environment poster competition for Cook Islands schools.
Help needed with missing pupils' names
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Local
A reader supplied this wonderful photo depicting pupils in Nikao Maori School Grade II.
Puna survives another coup attempt
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Politics
AND SO it all came to pass last Friday. The much anticipated coup de tat fizzled out and died.
Puna survives coup attempt
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Politics
AN ALLEGED coup de tat to topple the prime minister fizzled out and died on Friday, according to political commentator Wilkie Rasmussen.
NZ bill 'failed miserably'
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Leading critic of the Social Assistance Bill, recently debated in the New Zealand parliament, is calling it a social discrimination bill.
Fun and games at Takitumu
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Education
Playtime at Takitumu pre-school is a noisy and joyous time for both the kids and staff.
'This is really cool'
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands-born doctor honoured by Queen TOP NEW ZEALAND surgeon Dr George Ngaei was born under a mango tree, raised on Rarotonga and educated at Nukutere College.
Simplicity wins Dragon's Den
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
SOMETIMES it’s the simple things that are also most extraordinary.
Water project nears completion
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
STAGE I of the $60 million Te Mato Vai project in Rarotonga is nearing completion.
Chikungunya alert Call for clean up
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Health
It seems every second person you speak to on Rarotonga has had Chikungunya, or knows someone who has.
'Govt as bad as ISIS' Demo leader rebuked for Budget remark
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Leader of the Opposition received a slap on the wrist in parliament yesterday when he likened the government’s tax policies to international terrorism organisation ISIS.
Maggie brightens Opposition bench
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics
A game of musical chairs made for an amusing afternoon in parliament on Thursday.
Ioane pushes for Sunday flight ban
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Tension is brewing inside the Cook Islands Party as a member of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s own government is pushing for him to act on the Sunday flights to Aitutaki referendum.
Curtains drawn
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The circus of parliament wrapped up its final performance yesterday afternoon.
Grey Power maintain pressure
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GREY Power had another healthy discussion yesterday at Sinai Hall in Maraerenga in its fight against Government’s decision to continue back-taxing New Zealand pensioners.
Brown and Glassie off the rock
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Members of cabinet can technically put their feet up this week after the adjournment of parliament on Friday afternoon.
Investment options for CINSF members
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will be running a series of public presentations next week to explain the new investment options for its members which will be available from July 1.
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